INTRODUCTION:
In part 7 of this series, the Holy Spirit taught us the importance of watchfulness in the life of a soldier of the cross and assured us that God will always fight our battle for us. Today, as we continue in our study, may the Lord reveals more virtues to us in His word in Jesus name.
1. THE CRY OF THE POOR
God is not pleased with the rich who oppress the poor and those who covet properties of their neighbour or take advantage of others in times of trouble. God will always honour the cry of the poor. Neh. 5: 1-13, Ps. 10:2, I Kings 21:2 & 3, II Kings 9:25-26, Pro. 28:27, Pro. 17:5, Col. 3:25, Gal. 6:7, Neh. 5:11-17, Ps. 34:6, Ps. 41 :1. Ps. 69:33. Mt. 5:3
2. THE GODLY ANGER
The anger at injustice and evil is a godly one. Absence of such anger indicates an indifference to the suffering of the innocent and the needy. However, the ungodly anger abides with the fools. Neh. 5:6, Lk. 19:45, Ps. 7:11, Ex. 11:8, Ps. 97:10, Prov. 8:13, Job 1:1, Prov. 14:17, Eccl. 7:9, Prov. 103:8, Prov. 21:- 19, Prov. 22:24, Prov. 16:32, Eph. 4:26.
